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"The greatest trick the devil pulled, was convincing the world that he didn't exist!"

Psalm 119:66Teach me knowledge and good judgement, for I believe in your commands.

Epehsians 6:12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the authorities, against the powers or this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

We live in a time when we are bombarded by visual & auditory information 24/7; Facebook, Twitter, CNN, FOX, MSNBC, CBS, NBC, Instagram, ALEXA.....and on and on it goes...an endless supply of information. We have to make a contentious decision what to look at and what/who to believe.

Daily, I pray for discernment. I ask Christ to open my eyes to truth and to make me wise. Even with that gift of discernment given to me from the LORD, I fail...and sometimes miserably.

James 1:5If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask Jehovah, who gives generously to all withoutfinding fault, and it will be given to him.

James 3:13Who is wise and understanding among you?Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom.

More than anything, I ask for wisdom to discern spirits; good versus evil spirits....angels versus demons.

I Timothy 4:1The Spirit (pneuma-Noun Holy Spirit) clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faithand follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. Suchteachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have beenseared as with a hot iron. verse 7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. verse 16WATCH your life and doctrine closely.

It seems I keep removing myself more and more from outside influence of what I hear and see. I have to make an intensional decision to pull up a certain news page or which YouTube to watch. Some of it is fear mongering and I leave it right where I found it. Some is just downright scary but information I need to know and understand.

As of lately I've been doing a lot of research on Freemasonry, the Illuminati, Luciferian, Kabbalist and some pretty deep scary stuff.

WHY???

Because friends it has infiltrated EVERY aspect of our lives!!! If you don't believe me, research for yourself. I cannot believe how blind I've been to it. How deceived I've been. How naive I've been. No wonder it's going to be SO easy in the end times for some to follow after false doctrine!!!

WAKE UP!!!!!

Luciferianism: "Sometimes mistakenly associated with Satanism due to the Christian interpretation of the fallen angel, Luciferianism is a wholly different belief system[26] and does not revere the devil figure or most characteristics typically affixed to Satan. Rather, Lucifer in this context is seen as one of many morning stars, a symbol of enlightenment,[27] independence, and human progression, and is often used interchangeably with similar figures from a range of ancient beliefs, such as the Greek titan Prometheus or the Jewish Talmudic figure Lilith."

"For Luciferians, enlightenment is the ultimate goal. The basic Luciferian principles highlight truth and freedom of will, worshipping the inner self and one's ultimate potential. Traditional dogma is shunned as a basis for morality on the grounds that humans should not need deities or fear of eternal punishment to distinguish right from wrong and to do good. All ideas should be tested before being accepted, and even then one should remain skeptical because knowledge and understanding are fluid. Regardless of whether Lucifer is conceived of as a deity or as a mere archetype, he is a representation of ultimate knowledge and exploration, as well as humanity's savior and a champion for continuing personal growth.Léo Taxil (1854–1907) claimed that Freemasonry is associated with worshipping Lucifer. In what is known as the Taxil hoax, he alleged that leading Freemason Albert Pike had addressed "[t]he 23 Supreme Confederated Councils of the world" (an invention of Taxil), instructing them that Lucifer was God, and was in opposition to the evil god Adonai. Supporters of Freemasonry contend that, when Albert Pike and other Masonic scholars spoke about the "Luciferian path" or the "energies of Lucifer", they were referring to the Morning Star, the light bearer,[31] the search for light; the very antithesis of dark, Satanic evil. Taxil promoted a book by Diana Vaughan (actually written by himself, as he later confessed publicly)[32] that purported to reveal a highly secret ruling body called the Palladium, which controlled the organization and had a Satanic agenda. As described by Freemasonry Disclosed in 1897:"

"In Rules for Radicals (his final work, published in 1971 one year before his death), the prominent American community organizer and writer Saul Alinsky wrote at the end of his personal acknowledgements:" "Lest we forget at least an over-the-shoulder acknowledgment to the very first radical: from all our legends, mythology, and history (and who is to know where mythology leaves off and history begins or which is which), the first radical known to man who rebelled against the establishment and did it so effectively that he at least won his own kingdom – Lucifer."

"Author Michael W. Ford has written on Lucifer as a "mask" of the adversary, a motivator and illuminating force of the mind and subconscious.In 2014, Luciferians founded a worldwide organization for Luciferians from Houston, Texas, known as the Greater Church of Lucifer (GCoL) under the leadership of church founder Jacob Mckelvy, co-presidents Michael W. Ford and Jeremy Crow, founder of the Luciferian Research Society."

Taken from Wikipedia (NOT always a good source but knowing what I already know...this lines up correctly.)

2 Timothy 3:1-9​1But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. 2People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, 3without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, 4treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God— 5having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.6They are the kind who worm their way into homes and gain control over gullible women, who are loaded down with sins and are swayed by all kinds of evil desires, 7always learning but never able to come to a knowledge of the truth. 8Just as Jannes and Jambres opposed Moses, so also these teachers oppose the truth. They are men of depraved minds, who, as far as the faith is concerned, are rejected. 9But they will not get very far because, as in the case of those men, their folly will be clear to everyone.

I tell you that in the last days, many will fall away from their faith in Christ....due to a lack of knowledge and wisdom.

​If your eyes are open you will see the truth. Frankly the Luciferians have shown us who they are in plain sight!!!

John 4:23​Yahushua said, "Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshippers the Father seeks. YAHUWAH is spirit, and his worshippers must worshipin spirit and in truth."

I've probably meditated on this Scripture dozens and dozens of times in my 47 years of walking with Yahushua the Messiah (Hebrew-'YAH saves'). What exactly is a "true worshipper"? How can I be a true worshipper? What does that look like? Am I to have my arms reaching towards heaven? Am I to be prostrate on my face? Am I to sit quietly?

I believe it's a person who doesn't just have head knowledge, scholarly knowledge, seminary knowledge....but also has heart knowledge of Yeshua; knows him deeply in spirit and in truth. Our churches are full of those with just a little head knowledge...I can't even say a lot...because frankly, from what I've encountered....no one even has a little Bible knowledge. Let alone, heart knowledge.

​Dead wood. Dry bones.

The Father is seeking those who worship in spirit and truth.

In John 3:34 John tells us that "YAHUWAH gives the Spirit without limit"!!!!

Isn't that one of the best things you've ever heard!?!

​Without limit. Yah will never say, "you've had enough...move on and leave some for the next guy. Stop asking for so much!" ​No, He will give and give and give without limit!!! He said, all who are thirsty, COME!

John 3:29-30 John the Baptist tells us that "The bride belongs to the bridegroom. The friend who attends the bridegroom waits and listens for him, and is full of joy when he hears his voice. That joy is mine, and it is now complete. He must become greater; and I must become less."

Have you ever been to a wedding? Of course you have! We all sit anxiously waiting for the bride! She's spent months, sometimes years preparing for this day. She searched and searched for the perfect gown. She searched for the perfect venue to entertain her guests. It's not something given little thought.

Invitations go out and she plans for each guest. The guests also seek out the perfect attire....they don't come in their work clothes....they want to look their best for the bride.

As we all sit in anticipation of the bride....her father....oh my....let that soak in...THE FATHER walks her to the bridegroom!!!

​Isn't it amazing how Yah has given us such a beautiful analogy of our wedding day?

I'm about ready to jump up right now and scream for JOY!

Are you ready for the bridegroom? Are you anxious to hear his voice? Have you prepared your heart for his soon appearance? Does his spirit of truth reign in your heart? Are you full to overflowing?

​Will HE find you ready? Or are you still getting ready?

​Trust me, you don't want to be taken by surprise when He appears!

He's looking for true worshippers! Won't you be one with me? It can be a lonely place, but it's so worth it....it's a place of freedom. Once your eyes have been opened to see truth, you'll never be the same again. Never!!!

Revelation 2:29"He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches."

My heart became sick last week at the things I've researched and uncovered about supposed "christian" leaders around the world. Sick to tears. Weeping before God and begging for this revelation to end. The sins against the innocent run deep. The demons of evil deeds are alive and well on planet earth. Lucifer's dominion is seeping with pure evil. The Luciferians are many and their hands are dripping in the blood of our children. Don't be fooled....to these Luciferians, abortion is nothing more than one more child sacrifice. The Lord will seek retribution. God will not be mocked.

The only 2 words that set me on a path forward for truth were "spirit cooking". I'm not going to say more...you can begin to dig for yourself. Nothing really measures to much unless we do the work ourselves. Pray and discern.

2 Thessalonians 2 gives us warnings about the man of lawlessness. These acts of lawlessness and crime go beyond the imagination of what my innocent mind could even conjure.

"Not everyone who says to me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. Many will say to me on that day, 'Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and in your name drive out demons and perform many miracles?' Then I will tell them plainly, 'I never knew you. Away from me, you evil doers!'" Matthew 7:21-23

Mark 13:5 "Watch out that no one deceives you."

The entire chapter of Mark 13 warns us to "WATCH"! Be on guard! Your enemy the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. But stand firm in your faith, act like a man and be strong.

​Remember...stay ready, so you don't have to get ready!

I Thess 5:19 "Do no put out the Spirit's fire; do not treat prophecies with contempt. Test everything. Hold on to the good. Avoid every kind of evil."

My sadness is that the "church" is going to be found sleeping. The "church" is worried about the color of carpet. The "church" is fighting about which programs to have and who will be in charge. The "church" is taking attendance. The "church" is dying. It is asleep.

President Donald J Trump has signed a proclamation making September, Preparedness Month. You might wonder what you need to be prepared for....only God knows...but perhaps...

Hurricanes

Floods

Fires

Tornadoes

Unemployment

Any Disaster-manmade or natural

Civil Unrest

Marshall Law

War

Pestilence

Famine​

I tell you, a time is coming, but has not yet been made known when it may appear that the end is near, but don't be deceived and don't fear....pray for a spirit of discernment, ask for eyes to see and ears to hear. Press into the WORD OF TRUTH!

We've entered a time of what may appear to be political victories. President Trump was elected to fulfill promises made....and he has. The economy is booming. The stock market is soaring. People are back to work. He's undone a lot of the socialistic policies that President Obama enacted. He's undone executive orders set forth to destroy our country.

As God's Spirit prophesied to a sister, so His Spirit spoke similar words to mine. Don't despair when the "sickle of divine justice and judgement shall fly across this nation. As my Spirit of truth, righteousness and the fear of The Lord comes like a sharp sickle moving swiftly, severely and suddenly up the heads of the wicked. Listen! For the sound of righteous retribution will be heard going forth across the land, Watch and pray beloved, for those who have violated my laws and my statutes and those who have killed the unborn and those who have bowed down to the idol of Baal in this nation will now be gathered up like ripe grapes on the vine and they shall be trodden under foot, watch as the sharp sickle of my justice and judgement now flys forth across the Nation of America." Prophecy by Veronica West 9-17-18.

The Harvest of the Earth Revelations 14…18Still another angel, with authority over the fire, came from the altar and called out in a loud voice to the angel with the sharp sickle, “Swing your sharp sickle and gather the clusters of grapes from the vine of the earth, because its grapes are ripe.” 19So the angel swung his sickle over the earth and gathered the grapes of the earth, and he threw them into the great winepress of God’s wrath.

Remember stay ready, pray and discern.

Waiting Till Jesus Comes,Diane

I've hesitated writing this post because many of you aren't ready for this message...however, many of you are.

John 4:35-36"I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields!They are ripe for harvest. Even now the reaper draws his wages,even now he harvests the crop for eternal life,so that the sower and the reaper may be glad together."

Recently Holy Spirit has opened my eyes to see the evils that are surrounding our nation and the truth surrounding us as believers in Jesus Christ. Evils that I'd rather not of known about. Evils that I could of died in "peace" not knowing about. Evils that will bring this nation to destruction. This is a spiritual war we live in. Make sure you put on your armor daily!

Helmet of Salvation

Breastplate of Righteousness

Belt of TRUTH

Shoes of the Gospel of Peace

Shield of The Spirit

Sword of Faith...The Word

If you aren't ready for this revelation, then read no further...trust in the Lord...pray for discernment...BUT STOP HERE.​​Habakkuk 2:3 "For the revelation awaits an appointed time; it speaks of the end and will not prove false. Though it linger, wait for it; it will certainly come and will not delay."

"Though a thousand may fall at your side, ten thousand at your right hand. You will only observe with your eyes and see the punishment of the wicked." Psalm 91:7-8

If I could drive home anything it would be....don't fear.

It may appear that all hell is breaking loose and frankly it is. The top will soon be blown off. The dominos will fall.

I have seen evidence of the sheer evils that rule this land. The satanic worship that is taking place in high places. The human sacrifice of our children on the altars of satan. (think human trafficking, abortion...do your homework...do your own research...don't just believe me....dig for yourself...it will make you sick.)

"A discerning heart seeks knowledge, but the mouth of a fool feeds on folly." Proverbs 15:14

"Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God." Jesus~ Matthew 3:20-21

Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshippers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth. Matthew 4:23-24

"The Lord detests the way of the wicked but he loves those who pursue righteousness. " Proverbs 159

I've recently come to see a revelation that America is The Great Babylon in prophecy. I've questioned it with notes in my Bible in the past, but not had a clear revelation. I'm learning again to trust when Holy Spirit speaks to me.

​Revelations 18 speaks of the fall of Babylon. Read it for yourself. ​"Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins, so that you will not receive any of her plagues; for her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her crimes." Rev 18:4-5

Study Matthew 25 and The Parable of the Ten Virgins. Don't wait to get ready. Get ready now...stay ready.

verse 13 ​"Therefore keep watch, because you do not know that day or the hour."

Ironically, President Trump has signed a proclamation making September National Preparedness Month. ...get ready...stay ready. Whatever you do...do not fear....do not panic...stay ready and pray.

רֹאשׁ הַשָּׁנָה‬

Rosh Hashanah

Leviticus 23:23-25

"The Lord said to Moses, 'Say to the Israelites; 'On the first day of the seventh month you are to have a day of rest, a sacred assembly commemorated with trumpet blasts. Do no regular work, but present an offering made to the Lord by fire.'"

Rosh Hashanah will arrive at an unexpected hour when the first sliver of the moon is detected. Then the trumpets will sound.

​This year, The Feast of Trumpets will arrive sometime on September 10 and be commemorated until sunset on September 11.

Psalm 130:5-6"I wait for the Lord, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope.My should waits for the Lord more than the watchmen wait for the morning,more than the watchmen what for the morning."

Saints, be ready for the day of the Lord is near. Don't fear what is happening around us, keep your eyes on Jesus. ​

1 Corinthians 15:52"in a flash, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet.For the trumpet will sound, the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. verse 54b,55​"Death has been swallowed up in victory.""Where, O death is your victory?Where, O death is your sting?"

As we go to worship tomorrow...the first day of The Feast of Trumpets...."IN A LOUD VOICE THEY SANG:WORTHY IS THE LAMB, WHO WAS SLAIN,TO RECEIVE POWER AND WEALTH AND WISDOM AND STRENGTHAND HONOR AND GLORYAND PRAISE."Revelation 5:12If you ever witness me in worship....I will never sit when we sing this Scripture.I will stand in the assembly even if it means, I stand alone.Frankly...I believe I should be flat on my face, prostrate before The King of Kings.

Remember...."Stay ready, to keep from having to get ready"...Chuck Swindle

"If you confess me before men....I will confess you before my Father."​Jesus

It's so much easier to write anonymously...but I'm known personally by many of you.

You know most if not all my flaws, my blemishes, my sins.

If there is one thing most of you know...I'm unashamed...I'm bold...and I'm fearless...to the point at times of being controversial, in your face or opinionated. (silent laughter...inside family joke!)

What you don't know, is what it took to form this heart in me.

It took years in the desert. Years of being voiceless. Years of fear.

Fear is a Liar!

I sit here in the quiet of this morning...alone. The Hired Hand has run an errand...and I can blare my worship music...and listen as God speaks to my heart. I can sit here and let The Holy Spirit have his way with my fingers.

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High (El Elyon)will rest in the shadow of the Almight. (El Shaddai)I will say of the Lord, "He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."

He will cover you with his feathers, and under his wings you will find refuge;his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart. You will not fear the terror of night, nor the arrow that flies by day, nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness, nor the plague that destroys at midday.

If you make the Most Hight (El Elyon) your dwelling-even the Lord who is my refuge-then NO harm will befall you, no disaster will come near your tent.

"Because He loves me", says the Lord, "I will rescue him; I will protect him, for he acknowledges my name. He will call upon me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble, I will deliver him and honor him.​With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation."Psalm 91...bits and pieces

Have you ever felt like you are dwelling in "the valley of dry bones"? As I'm writing this...I'm reminded what God told his man of old...Speak to those dry bones! Tell them to come alive!!! Be bold. Speak truth.

I believe as we proclaim truth, the liar must flea.

When the Counselor comes, whom I will send to you from the Father,the SPIRIT OF TRUTH who goes out from the Father, he will testify about me.And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning. John 15:26-27

"My sheep listen to my voice;I know them and they follow me.​John 10:27

It was truly an honor to be a Shepherdess. God taught me so much about His heart toward His sheep...towards me.

"He who belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God."​John 8:47

Friends...I do believe our time is short. I believe the church of Christ will be snatched up like a thief in the night. He's coming to remove us from this world. It's time to get your hearts ready..."Stay ready so you don't have to get ready." Chuck Swindoll

The Lord has been showing me things...things that are not for the weak of heart...things that will cause despair, fear and turmoil. Don't wait. Get your heart ready....NOW.

John 8:42-44"Jesus said to them, "If God were your Father, you would love me, for I came from God and now am here.I have not come on my own; but he sent me.Why is my language not clear to you?Because you are unable to hear what I say. You belong to your father, the devil and you want to carry out your father's desire. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him."

"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life."John 8:12"Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free."John 8:32

Diane

Current ResumeI am now a retired FarmHer of the most amazing creatures God created; Sheep!!! I loved every day I was blessed with Shepherding them. I now am focusing on my art and gardening and allowing The Lord to use it for His Glory. I designed and we are building The Shepherd's Studio on our awesome property and have NO idea what God will do with it....but It's His to use however He chooses. I continue to be ever so excited about health issues, food and fun! In my ongoing endeavor to find health and healing. We are enjoying our retirement days together seeking The Father together for whatever He has for us here in East Texas. We remain broken and poured out vessels for His purposes. We love our quiet and peaceful life here in The Piney Woods of East Texas.